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AAA Applauds Smart City Competition for Being a Catalyst of Transportation Innovation

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 23, 2016)- Today the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) named Columbus, OH as the winner of its Smart City Challenge. AAA’s Managing Director of Government Relations and Traffic Safety Advocacy, Jill Ingrassia, has released the following statement in response to the announcement.

“AAA applauds USDOT, Vulcan Inc., all of the Smart Cities Challenge finalists and other partners for their commitment to improving the future of our country’s transportation system. Smart transportation is the fundamental building block of a smart city. By leveraging new technology, data analysis, collaboration and innovation, cities like Columbus, Ohio will demonstrate smart ways to address our 21st century transportation challenges. Congratulations to the city of Columbus and its partners. We look forward to seeing the innovations that will make transportation in Ohio more integrated, safe and efficient.”

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